Course

Master of Professional Psychology

Griffith University, Queensland · Queensland · Science, Medicine & Health

Masters On Campus

Key facts

Location
Queensland, Australia
Qualification
Masters
Duration
1 year
Delivery
On Campus
Annual tuition · 2026
AUD 37,500 (indicative)

Start dates

  • Trimester 1

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About this course

Build your professional skills and gain the supervised experience required to take the next step toward becoming a registered psychologist. The Master of Professional Psychology integrates advanced coursework with an external placement, preparing you to assess, diagnose and support clients using evidence-based psychological practice. Designed as the fifth year of the 5+1 pathway to general registration as a psychologist, this degree supports eligibility for provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and prepares you to undertake a +1 internship. Highlights of studying the Master of Professional Psychology Build your skills in ethical practice, psychological assessment, case formulation and therapeutic intervention across diverse client groups and settings. Learn to assess, diagnose and formulate psychological presentations. Build your capability in evidence-based therapies for common and complex mental health conditions. Gain practical experience through supervised placements and simulation-based learning. Strengthen skills in evaluating client outcomes and intervention effectiveness. Complete a postgraduate qualification that supports your pathway to general registration in just one year of full-time study. Professional placement and practice experience Complete 300 hours of professional placement across internal and external settings, including supervised clinical environments. These experiences allow you to apply theory in practice, work directly with clients and build confidence in psychological settings. Placements may take place across a range of locations, providing exposure to diverse populations and service contexts.

Master of Professional Psychology is a masters course at Griffith University, Queensland in Queensland. It is listed as 1 year of study. Published intakes include Trimester 1. Annual tuition is listed at AUD 37,500 for 2026 (indicative).

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Administrative details

Course code
5747
CRICOS
104731M

You will need these when you apply. CRICOS is the code under which this course is registered for international students.

Source: Educircle verified course catalogue. Last updated October 2026. Tuition is set by the university and can change.